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Maersk unveils new Finland-Sweden freight link

Labour protests in Bangladesh garment sector threaten export deadlines

Bangladesh’s garment shippers face missed sailings and mounting pressure on delivery schedules as labour protests halt production and disrupt cargo movements to Chittagong port. Production was suspended at around 690 garment factories today, according to the latest information from Bangladesh, while roadblocks hampere…

Capital vs resilience – the intractable problem of port congestion

This week the great and the good of the port industry will meet in London when the International Association of Ports and Harbours convenes its annual gathering. With the IAPH’s membership mostly comprised of the world’s port authorities, high on the agenda will be how to solve the persistently high levels of congesti…

Ocean disruption offers no easy windfall for airfreight, warns DSV

Disruption to ocean shipping is not triggering a large-scale switch to airfreight – the cost of emergency lift is keeping most shippers at sea, according to DSV. Speaking at TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum in Miami last week, head of global airfreight Achim Martinka said such decisions depended on whether the business impact …

Cosco: Shipping vs Ports – same parent, not quite siblings

Delve straight into the numbers. In a nutshell: Chinese state-owned container line Cosco Shipping Holdings; (CSH) profit rose a whopping 81% in the third quarter as port congestion and long reroutes tied up ships and lifted freight rates, while Cosco Shipping Ports, the terminal operator it controls, reported flat pro…

JB Hunt faces data breach lawsuits as hackers claim haul of carrier records

Companies that have faced a cyber attack are now increasingly likely to face lawsuits too, from customers or staff over any breach of data security. JB Hunt is the latest: it is facing four proposed class actions, after a cybercrime group claimed to have taken employee information and millions of business records from…

Amazon opens delivery network to all just as AI shopping agents reward the quickest

In 2026 Amazon Logistics has moved from an in-house network to a carrier for hire: any business can now buy its freight, warehousing and delivery; merchants using its fulfilment service can put Prime delivery on their own websites; and sellers can buy LTL labels through it. AI shopping agents, including Amazon’s own, …

When silence becomes evidence: CPKC demands end to UP-NS merger review

A rival railroad says Union Pacific’s chief executive frightened shippers away from a historic regulatory proceeding. Union Pacific (UP) denies making threats. The crucial question now is not just what Jim Vena said, but whether customers felt free to answer. How do you judge the public interest in a railroad merger i…

PODCAST: TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum | Leadership changes and capacity concerns

In this bonus episode of The Loadstar Podcast, we catch up with Loadstar publisher Alex Lennane, fresh from Miami, where she attended TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum (ACF). Ms Lennane shares her key takeaways from the event, including the atmosphere on the ground, major leadership changes across the air cargo industry, and wh…

Poor new year liner schedule reliability only improves as summer arrives

Global schedule reliability has become more seasonal, while weekly liner service deployments have grown increasingly volatile since the pandemic, according to new analysis by Sea-Intelligence. Drawing on its Global Liner Performance database, which tracks monthly vessel arrivals from July 2011 to September 2026, the c…

SLOSCO – Sierra Leone’s latest Chinese shipping venture

After two ambitious Chinese-backed infrastructure projects were abandoned or stalled, Sierra Leone is turning to another Chinese partner to develop a “national” shipping industry. The financing model has changed, but familiar questions remain. On 19 October, Sierra Leone inaugurated its new national shipping company, …

Non-Performing Loans Account for 3.8% of Uzbekistan Bank Lending

Uzbekistan’s banks reported 25.04 trillion soums in non-performing loans as of 1 October 2026, equal to 3.8% of their total loan portfolio.

AIT Worldwide acquires Australia’s Connor Anderson

PRESS RELEASE Nov 1, 2026 11:01 PM Eastern Standard Time AIT Worldwide Logistics Expands Global Footprint to Oceania with Acquisition of Australia-Based Forwarder Connor Anderson International Strategic investment increases AIT’s geographic reach, high-tech logistics support capabilities ITASCA, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–S…

Industrial Lending in Uzbekistan Falls 8.8% Year on Year

Bank loans to Uzbekistan’s industrial sector fell to 133.4 trillion soums by 1 October 2026, despite 13.2% growth in the overall loan portfolio.

Uzbekistan’s Bank Loan Portfolio Grows 13.2% in a Year

Uzbekistan’s commercial bank loans reached 659.1 trillion soums by 1 October 2026, driven by 19% growth in lending to individuals.

September 2008: Greece Faces Maritime Challenges Amid Economic Crisis

The miraculous fleet established by Greek shipowners since the early 20th century is fundamentally based on deeply rooted rules. One of the creators of these rules was John M. Carras, the founder of the Carras (Hellenic) fleet. The creators of the Greek maritime trade miracle were the Greek shipowners. In 1916, these …

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges: Shipowners Face New Fuel Security Risks

Conflicts in the Middle East and security issues in the Strait of Hormuz have altered the dynamics of the global marine fuel market. In addition to rising bunker prices, the timely availability of fuel at desired ports has become one of the top priorities for shipowners. In the international maritime sector, the suppl…

CMA CGM, Nike, and Gemadept Launch Innovative Battery-Powered Barge in Vietnam

CMA CGM, Nike, and Gemadept have announced a new transportation solution that combines a battery-powered barge, charging infrastructure, and renewable electricity in Vietnam. According to CMA CGM's statement dated October 29, the route connects the Nike cargo delivery point in Ho Chi Minh City with the Gemalink deep-w…

IMO Council to Address Black Sea Security and Vital Sea Routes

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), composed of 40 member states, will convene in London from November 2 to 6. According to the organization's announcement, the 138th session will commence on Monday, November 2, at 09:30 local time. A prominent agenda item concerning maritime transport is the…

Zelensky and Erdoğan Forge Key Partnership for Black Sea Grain Corridor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that they decided to work together on the Black Sea grain corridor following his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul on October 31. The statement was published on the official website of the Ukrainian presidency. Zelensky indicated that a significant…

Urgent Alert: Iranian Fishing Vessel Azini Hijacked by Pirates Off Somalia

The Indian Ocean Maritime Security Centre (MSCIO) announced that the Iranian fishing vessel Azini was hijacked by armed pirates on October 29 off the northeastern coast of Somalia. In the warning numbered 161/26 dated October 31, it was stated that the security situation of the crew is unknown. In the Centre's update,…

İÇDAŞ Delivers Second Advanced Tanker, M/T Listraum, to Utkilen Shipping

The M/T Listraum, constructed at the İÇDAŞ Shipyard, has been delivered to Utkilen Shipping AS. The Norwegian shipowner announced that the delivery took place on October 22. The development regarding the second tanker in the four-vessel newbuilding program was reported by Denizhaber.net on November 2. According to Utk…

Autoport Secures $60 Million in Loans for Strategic Expansion in Izmit Bay

The expansion investment of Autoport Port in the Izmit Gulf is currently on the agenda of international financial institutions. A project record from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), dated October 28, indicates the provision of a loan of up to $30 million to Autoport Port Operations Inc. Ad…

Russia Proposes New Restrictions on Older Vessels Entering Ports

The Russian Ministry of Transport has opened a draft law to public consultation that aims to limit the entry of older vessels into the country's ports. The ministry's announcement on October 30 was reported by PortNews on November 1. The draft provides for a transitional period based on the validity of the classificat…

New Port Exit Certificate Application Process for Non-Regulated Vessels

Applications for Port Exit Certificates for maritime vessels not subject to regulations can be made through cooperatives via the Port Management Information System. The letter from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs, dated October 28, and the accompanying guidelines specify the conditions of the new applicati…

Train and Truck Collision at Constanța Port Leaves One Injured

On the afternoon of November 1, a train collided with a semi-trailer truck at the South-Agigea Port in Constanța, Romania. According to information reported by public broadcaster Radio România Constanța from police and health authorities, the accident occurred near Gate 10 of the port. The Constanța County Police Insp…

Urgent: Drifting Containers Rescued Near Burgas Coast After Ship Incident

According to navigation announcement number 779 published in the VTMIS system of the Bulgarian State Port Infrastructure Operator, four containers were observed on November 1 at 08:55 UTC. The warning covers the maritime area east of Burgas Bay. In two separate announcements published on the same day, another containe…

Iran announces goods exports through Kermanshah Province customs

Asia-Europe Container Spot Rates Surge in October Amid Strong Demand

Spot rates on Asia-Europe trades have rebounded, ending a slide that began in July. Strong European demand has outweighed the extra capacity released by vessels returning to the Red Sea and Suez Canal route. Asia-to-Europe container spot rates fell steadily from July before bottoming out at the end of September. Since…

HHLA Downgrades 2026 Earnings Forecast Amid Strikes and Automation Challenges

Hamburg port operator expects operating profit of EUR115-135 million as strike disruptions and terminal automation weigh on container throughput. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has lowered its 2026 earnings forecast for the second time in three months. The company now expects an operating profit of EUR115-135 …